Taylor Swift Wears Janelle Monáe's Jacket During Grammys Tribute Performance
The moment unfolded during Janelle Monáe's tribute to Quincy Jones at the 2025 Grammy Awards, where Swift caught and donned Monáe's tuxedo jacket.
- Janelle Monáe performed Michael Jackson's 'Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough' as part of a larger tribute to the late Quincy Jones, who passed away in November 2024 at the age of 91.
- During her performance, Monáe threw her sequin-trimmed tuxedo jacket into the audience, which Taylor Swift caught and later wore over her red Vivienne Westwood dress.
- Swift was seen throughout the night wearing the jacket, celebrating Kendrick Lamar's record of the year win and dancing during performances by Shakira and Charli XCX.
- The Quincy Jones tribute also featured performances by Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, and Lainey Wilson, with narration by Will Smith and accompaniment from Herbie Hancock and Jacob Collier.
- The 67th Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, honored achievements in music while also raising funds for California wildfire relief and recognizing first responders.